After listening to the story told by the emperor, Ji Tianxing already understood the emperor's intention.
"Emperor, what do you mean, let me go to the Suzaku Mountains to retrieve the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron?"
The emperor nodded slightly and said solemnly, "Not bad."
Ji Tianxing frowned and asked: "Emperor, I have a question. The Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron has been stored in the Zhuque Mountains since ten thousand years ago.
Now that tens of thousands of years have passed, the thousands of masters and strong men guarding that artifact must have passed away long ago, right?"
The emperor nodded again and explained: "Of course! But I haven't finished telling my story yet, so please listen patiently."
"Emperor, please speak." Ji Tianxing was startled for a moment, then quickly bowed his hands and continued to listen.
The emperor continued: "Thousands of masters and strong men have been guarding the Suzaku Mountains, guarding the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron.
But after the news was leaked, it was known to the powerful people from all races in the world, especially the powerful demon clan, who deliberately planned to snatch the divine tripod.
After all, the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron is an ancient artifact with extremely powerful power and is the nemesis of the demons.
Countless masters and strong men fought against the invading enemies in order to protect the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron, and eventually died out.
The Imperial Court continued to send reinforcements, and generations of Imperial Court generals rushed to the Suzaku Mountains.
Until a thousand years ago, the demon army invaded, and the ancient demon emperor sneaked into the land of Zhongzhou and massacred our people.
The emperor then issued an order to have the generals guarding the Zhuque Mountain Range take out the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron and escort them to the Imperial Court.
This emperor wants to use the power of the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron to deal with the Ancient Demon Emperor and end the demonic chaos.
However... hundreds of guards and masters were intercepted and killed by several demon commanders on their way to escort the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron, and almost all of them died.
Fortunately, I arrived in time and saved the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron. Using the power of the Divine Cauldron, I killed several demon commanders and suppressed the demonic chaos.
I believe you already know what happened next. The Emperor asked the Sword God to help, and the Sword God hunted down the Ancient Demon Emperor and sealed him in the Tianchen Domain..."
Hearing this, Ji Tianxing suddenly realized and understood the whole story of the disaster a thousand years ago.
He knew that there must be more to this matter, so he was not in a hurry to speak and continued to listen.
The emperor pondered for a moment and then continued: "Later, when the demon clan's chaos was lifted and the world became peaceful, I sent the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron back to the Suzaku Mountains.
All the guarding generals were sacrificed, so the emperor sent a few close confidants to station themselves in the Suzaku Mountains.
In order to deceive others and for long-term considerations, the emperor ordered them to establish a sect and permanently stationed on the Sunless Peak to protect the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron from generation to generation.
Now, thousands of years have passed, and that sect has lived in seclusion, thrived and developed in secret, and has become a powerful force under the imperial court.
The sect leader has been replaced twice, but the secret of the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron is no longer known to the world and has become an unsolvable mystery."
Hearing this, Ji Tianxing was surprised and nodded in praise: "The emperor is really thoughtful and prepared for a rainy day. This method is really unexpected!
If a large number of guards are stationed in the Zhuque Mountains, all the tribes in the world will know that this is the location of the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron.
But if you switch to a hidden sect, you can deceive others and successfully keep the secret of the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron!"
The emperor showed a gratified smile, nodded and said: "That's right! The Gang Shen Fire Cauldron is the emperor's clan-suppressing artifact. It can suppress the demon clan and protect the people of our clan. How can there be any loss?
This emperor has inherited the imperial court's clan-suppressing artifact, the Human Emperor Sword, and can no longer sacrifice his soul to refine the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron and turn it into his own divine artifact.
This emperor has already planned to give Yunxiao the Divine Fire Cauldron to him after he reaches the Soul Refining Realm, so that he can control this artifact.
However, now the demon army has once again swept across the world, attacking all races, and troubled times have come.
The situation is urgent and time waits for no one. I must take out the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron as soon as possible and entrust it to the right person so that it can play a greater role.
Therefore, I have considered it for a long time and finally decided to entrust you with this clan-suppressing artifact. You will be in charge of the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron to resist the invasion of the demon clan!
However, you have to go to the Sunless Peak in the Suzaku Mountains in person and take out the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron with your own hands in order to be recognized by the Divine Cauldron."
Ji Tianxing finally understood everything and knew the whole story.
"Unexpectedly, I accidentally snatched the artifact that should have belonged to Long Yunxiao... If this guy knew about it, he wouldn't hold a grudge against me, right?"
This thought flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but want to laugh, but this matter was the emperor's decision, and of course he had to abide by it.
Even if Long Yunxiao had any complaints, he could only blame the emperor, not him.
After calming down his thoughts, he bowed with a solemn expression, raised his hands and said to the Emperor: "Thank you, Emperor, for giving me the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron. If I take charge of the Divine Cauldron, I will definitely protect my people and territory to the death, and fight the demons until the end!"
The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice: "Here is a map of the Suzaku Mountains. Please accept it and follow the map to find Sunless Peak.
In addition, I have already written an edict for you to take with you.
After you arrive at the Shenyin Sect, you hand over the emperor's order to the headmaster, and she will naturally know what to do."
After saying that, the emperor waved his sleeves and shot out a ball of soft golden light, which flew in front of Ji Tianxing.
Ji Tianxing reached out and took it, and saw two scrolls in the golden light.
The white scroll is the map, and the golden scroll is the emperor's order.
"Tian Xing, time is running out. You should leave for the Zhuque Mountains as soon as possible to retrieve the divine tripod as soon as possible.
This Emperor is in the Imperial Court, waiting for your good news, and I hope everything goes well for you."
Ji Tianxing said nothing more, quickly put away the map and the order, raised his hands and saluted: "Tianxing will obey the emperor's order!"
After saluting, he turned around and left the imperial study.
After he left, the emperor thought silently for a long time before continuing to immerse himself in reviewing official documents and handling important military affairs.
After Ji Tianxing left Qiankun Palace, he walked through the square in front of the palace and walked down the mountain.
Before coming to the Imperial Court, he also planned to go back to Zhongzhou City to see the situation of the Imperial Palace and Yunling Palace.
But the emperor ordered him to rush to the Suzaku Mountains as soon as possible, so he had to give up this idea.
"Whoa!"
After leaving the Imperial Court, he drove the black dragon into the sky and rushed toward the Suzaku Mountains at lightning speed.
On the way, he calmed down and carefully recalled what the emperor had said before.
"Suzaku Mountain Range, Sunless Peak, Shenyin Sect... Why do I feel like I have seen the name of this sect, as if I have heard it somewhere?"
He silently murmured the words 'Shenyin Sect', frowned and pondered for a long time, and finally remembered.
"Shi Zhongjian! Yes, that's him. He once accidentally said that he is a disciple of the Shenyin Sect!"